Montana leads the nation in increasing housing supply
On April 29, 2026, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced that a new report from the National Association of Home Builders
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Fed changes leadership
The April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) marked the end of Jerome Powell’s role as Chair of
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Pending home sales pick up in March
Pending home sales picked up 1.5% in March 2026 despite mortgage rates varying throughout the month, suggesting that rising borrowing
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Single-family housing starts surge in March
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased to a 13-month high in March. According to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, single-family housing starts,
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Mortgage rates average 6.30%
On April 30, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
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Homebuying demand rises as mortgage rates decrease
U.S. pending home sales rose 2.7% year-over-year in April 2026, the biggest increase in six weeks, while mortgage-purchase applications have
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Homebuilding shows signs of stabilization
Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity
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Rhode Island homebuilding gains momentum
Rhode Island’s commitment to building new homes has gained traction over the last year. According to the latest integrated housing report
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As mortgage rates decrease, homebuyers jump in
Just in time for spring buying season, mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners
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AIA/Deltek ABI signals market stabilization
Architecture firm billings held steady in March 2026, indicating market stability. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting
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John Burns releases first quarter recap
On April 17, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) released its recap of the first quarter, from housing bills
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Cotality reports national home price insights
Heading into the spring homebuying season, annual price appreciation slowed to a marginal 0.5% in February 2026. This signals that
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NAHB releases population growth and housing supply data
According to the latest Vintage 2025 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population growth slowed notably, with
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Hörmann introduces SmartBuild
Hörmann is introducing SmartBuild™, a new builder-focused offering designed to deliver the value, consistency and performance today’s construction projects require.
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Colorado’s housing market finds balance in first quarter
According to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS, housing markets across Denver, as well
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Spring demand improves affordability and boosts house price growth
On April 16, 2026, First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation
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NAR releases new homebuyer market data
According to newly released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), adults ages 61 to 79, otherwise known as
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New economic report proposes housing shortage solution
The annual Economic Report of the President was released on April 10, 2026 and estimated that the United States has
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Housing Affordability Reaches Best Level Since January 2022
Housing affordability began the year on its strongest footing since August 2022. In January 2026, the First American Data &
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Idaho Legislature Passes New Interior Design Legislation
On March 30, 2026, House Bill 790 (HB 790) was passed by the Idaho Legislature and signed into law by
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Freddie Mac announces 30-year FRM edges up
On April 2, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate
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An Overview of the Homeowner Market
A Redfin analysis of U.S. Census data from 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, broke down
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Construction Leads Job Growth in March
In March, the U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate
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Single Women Outnumber Single Men in Homeownership
According to new research from the National Association of Realtors, over 20 million single women own homes, significantly outnumbering the
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2025 Forecast vs. Actual Housing Market Report Card
On March 27, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting announced its 2025 forecast report card, comparing its original thesis to
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2025 New and Resale Outlook of Single-family Home Prices
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the median price for a new single-family home was $405,300, which was $9,600 lower
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KB Home names new CEO
KB Home announced its board of directors appointed Robert McGibney as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026.
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2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves
In 2026, interior design is embracing curves to create softer, more inviting spaces. Rounded furniture such as sofas, chairs, coffee
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Construction Marketing Trends to Watch in 2026
In 2026, construction marketing is increasingly driven by video, with companies moving beyond generic messaging to create content tailored to
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Mortgage Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows
Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates in mid-December 2025 remain near their lowest levels of the year, offering modest relief
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter percentage point
The U.S. Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering the federal
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